Become a Xero Hero!

At GoFi8ure we think Xero is a great tool for small to medium sized business. Not only does it save you or your accounts person time, it also gives you clear, clean data & information with just a few clicks of a button.

Through Xero we can empower our clients and their staff to improve their businesses. For this to work, the training has to be ‘spot on’. Our expert trainers are some of the best in our industry. To ensure we provide the best training possible, we’ve developed all kinds of tools, tips, blog spots and training aids for our clients.

We want you to know the in’s and outs of Xero. That’s why GoFi8ure and the Say It Like It Is Training Division, have developed our very own tailor-made Xero training courses, using your data for ease of learning utilising a 12-step “best bookkeeping” checklist. But never fear, if you don’t yet have a Xero account, we have a training account ready for action.

Getting to grips with the key numbers + ratios that drive your business for growth

Implementing a financial strategy into your business

Tips for breaking through strategy execution barriers

Cashflow / forecasting & Management Reporting monthly

Advice on how to interpret the numbers for Stakeholder board meetings, Bankers & Accountants

Get a strategy for planning, leading, organising & controlling your business asset

Plan for succession / exit framework assignments for on going months

Course fee can apply if you take up this pathway.

For all Business Owners who yearn to work on their business, this is the course for you.

“Training was really great, it was great to learn the basics and Lisa is a great teacher. I haven’t put much of it into practice but I feel more confident. I am also always happy to recommend it to our clients too. But over all, you guys are fantastic, flexible and easy to deal with. “

Alex Ball

Astus Services Group New Zealand Limited

“Lisa, you were great. We all thought you were personable very thorough and patient! The training was very good thanks, everyone loved it!”

Peter Taylor

BDS Chartered Accountants

“Thanks to the GoFi8ure team for making our decision to move to Xero so easy. As an amateur bookkeeper I was a little anxious about training to use the programme imagining my accountancy skills might be stretched a little far however GoFi8ure guided me through the process in a calm and methodical way. I was thrilled at all the options available to make our finance system work seamlessly. Although I am based in Invercargill GoFi8ure set me up with a Skype training session and being at the other end of NZ was not an issue I loved their ‘can-do’ attitude!”

Lena

President of Natural Fertility NZ

“Lisa is not only passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals, but about building lasting relationships with the people involved in them. With her team of GoFigurines, she is dedicated to helping businesses maximise efficiency, and supports them 110% in doing so.”

Scott Mitchell

Account Manager, Receipt Bank

“Lisa and her team are definitely Super Heros. Initially I did a one on one training course to help me understand my accounts and how Xero worked. Lisa’s marvellous manner and abiliity to transfer knowledge was a blessing. This in turn lead me to hiring Gofi8ure to do my weekly book keeping. Should have done it years ago.”

Helen Hancox

Owner, Flying Filing Squad

“I had a one on one training session in March 2015 with Lisa. It was fantastic being trained by someone who knows the system inside out and therefore could answer all my questions. Lisa gave me some great tips for getting the most out of the system. Thanks Lisa, I was really pleased I choose a training session with you over the online courses offered by others.”

Jacky L

“The Xero training I recently had was great thank you. Although I have been using Xero since 2012 I have not had proper training so Jamie taught me several new things. He was patient and explained everything very clearly. He was also was able to help me solve a problem I had issues with.”

Anonymous

“We have found the service Jamie has given us to be absolutely fantastic. We wish you all the best and will continue to sing GoFi8ure’s praises to all!”

Paul Browne

“Lisa made my Xero training experience easy and fun. Who’d have thought bookkeeping could be either of those things!”

Christine Smith

Business Communications

“Lisa, I would like to thank you for the training session on 11 March 2015. The one on one training session was very informative and your expertise with Xero shone through. I now feel a lot more confident about my understanding of what Xero can do and how to set clients up.

The examples and back ground to the system you gave me were very useful. They helped me understand the implications and outcome’s of getting it wrong. And illustrated how straight forward and intuitive it is to get it right.

Bookkeeping is a skill that not all people within an organisation have and the potential for a company to mess it up by giving the job to an inexperienced and untrained staff member is a receipe for disaster and potential fraud. Business owners should manage this better, that’s where qualified bookkeepers are a great resource in the day to day financial management for all SMEs in New Zealand.

If a manger or owner thinks they can’t afford to have skilled people in this position, they should consider the cost of having the wrong person controling their numbers. IRD Penalties and interest, larger bills from their accountant, employee fraud, being ripped off by suppliers, lost cash flow, leading to nervous break downs and insolvency.

All this grief can be avoided by using a NZBAI qualified bookkeeper, who are worth their weight in gold. Thanks again for the fantastic insight in to Xero, I was surprised how much we covered and the one to one training meant we could concentrate on the areas I wanted to know about given my back ground and experience.

I wish you and the team at GoFi8ure all the best and I am sure your clients realise the value of your professional services.”

Richard Barge

Be OK Limited

“My trainer was awesome. She is a great trainer and went out of her way to help me. Beyond the call of duty. If it hadn’t of been for her, I would have moved back to MYOB – she really helped me understand it and get the most out of it”

Simon Lamb

Roof Wellington

“All the way from her office in Wellington, Lisa was able to provide comprehensive Xero training to me whilst I was in my office in Australia. Being able to ask questions throughout the tuition was very valuable and something you can’t do just watching instructional videos. Lisa has a great understanding of Xero and the training I received has allowed me to become efficient in its use and obtain my Xero certification. I am using Xero on a daily basis in my bookkeeping business. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone intending to learn the Xero program.”

Pam Drage

Victoria, Australia

“For someone who knows nothing about accounting systems, our GoFi8urine made it easy to understand. She was patient, thorough, and made it an enjoyable experience. Thanks so much for the training session”

Mahia Fuimaono

Kare-Fui Limited

“Received so much from my Xero training with my GoFi8urine. Training was very collaborative, tailored to our requested needs as well as offering new opportunities to extend my knowledge and expertise. All staff have been friendly and easy to work with – I would highly recommend GoFi8ure for Xero training”

Delwyn Spargo

Office Manager Rewa Rewa School

“Lisa and her team are definitely Super Heros. Initially I did a one on one training course to help me understand my accounts and how Xero worked. Lisa’s marvellous manner and abiliity to transfer knowledge was a blessing. This in turn lead me to hiring Gofi8ure to do my weekly book keeping. Should have done it years ago.”

Helen Hancox

Owner, Flying Filing Squad

“Our training with Lisa was great. We couldn’t have gotten our Xero up and running properly without her. Anyone who thinks they don’t need training – is wrong. I am totally behind getting trained by the right people”

Josh Simpson

Owner, Auckland Electricians

“GoFi8ure knew what was best for my business, even before I did. They set me up with xero and then helped me understand and use it. I did my training remotely, via skype, and my trainer was both patient and thorough. GoFi8ure are true business advisers and I now go to them for advice on all kinds of business issues – not just bookkeeping and tax. The team is 100% committed to helping small businesses succeed. Thank you GoFi8ure, we now have our bookkeeping and accounts under control and can get on with our work knowing that, under your guidance, we are doing everything right.”

Lisa Carruthers

Loop PR

“The training with Lisa was most informative. She started at the very beginning with “settings” which is what I wanted. She was also very patient whilst I wrote down my own notes as I always find it easier to look back on when I have written notes.”

Shiralee Knowles

“Hi Lisa, I just wanted to send you a quick note and say thanks again for being so supportive in the add-ons session on Friday at the Xero Roadshow. You’re a respected voice in the community and your support carries weight which we certainly appreciate.”

Abraham Gibson

Spotlight Reporting

“Training with Lisa was great. She went the extra mile and did some of the work required before the training. Very happy with the training I received.”

Brian Galloway

Certified Roofing NZ

“Lisa Martin is the best! At the end of my training session I just wanted to hug her. She lives and breathes Xero. By sharing her knowledge of accounting and her business acumen, you feel empowered to get out there and seize all the opportunities to be successful in your career or business. Hand on heart, you really feel like Lisa cares about you.”

Claire Dellabarca

Capital Training, Xero Hero

“My training went well, Jamie is good at training. There is so much to learn on Xero, it hasn’t all sunk in yet but I am sure it will. Can’t wait to get a job where I can use it regularly!”

Anonymous

“Lisa was fantastic, absolutely fantastic. She took the time to understand my business and help me set up things in a way makes sense for how my business works and for our goals. Feeling pretty good about Xero but I am sure I will have more questions where I will come to your company for support.”

Kat Hardisty

Muse Patterns

“Hi Lisa, That was a great session the other day. Katie and I got a lot out of it and I think we’ll be managing our accounts much better from now on. Here’s the stuff I liked from training: we learned how to do some really important basics with a vast improvement in efficiency. Balancing the Xero against the bank was a big deal, and in itself built several tons of confidence. We definitely came away with a much greater feeling of confidence, and competence.”

James Littlewood

“Lisa is a leading Xero training provider and has a wealth of knowledge about running & growing a business, and leading a team of Xero Heros!”

Heather Smith

“My training session was great. Lisa explained the nitty gritty details to me in a way that made it easy to understand. She helped me to feel confident and re-cemented that I know what I am doing. I feel more confident! Definitely a great training session”

Angela McNeill

“I was really happy with the training thanks. I probably haven’t used everything I learnt but it has given me the confidence to know that most things are pretty user friendly and to give it a go”

Liz Denton

“The training was really good thanks. The session was well paced and directed. Learnt more about what I can do and clarified a few things for me. I’ll be booking in further sessions in the new year.”

Eddie McKay

Computer Coach

“Lisa Martin was outstanding in educating me on Xero. I have passed her business card onto other people for training”

Tracey Campbell

“Thanks for the feed back and the great service. That’s why we like dealing with you guys.”

Auckland Accountant

“Jamie, the trainer was excellent. He trained in a relaxed but attentive and professional way. Whilst training he effectively set up my chart of accounts, posted my journals and all the other set up activities needed for me to be up and running. Excellent use of 2 hours!”

Gavin Elioart

“You guys are fantastic. 🙂 Also, a huge thumbs-up to Lisa – great trainer, really knew what she was talking about and fun to spend a couple of hours with while learning Xero. I left feeling a lot more confident about my business accounts – thank you!”

Kat Hardisty

“GoFi8ure’s service was great. The training I received from Jamie was great; he did a good job of showing me how to use Xero. Jamie took the time to train me (the training went over time!) and helped me understand how I could use Xero for the business I am working in.”

Cam Ross

NZDRFU

“The training with Lisa went very well. She shared some great knowledge and I really appreciate her patience. A big thanks for your help and getting me sorted”.

Anastasia Batato

“I had a great training session with Jamie. He went through everything in detail and made it easy for me to understand. We are just starting to use Xero now, so the training and timing was perfect for the new financial year.”

Cherie Delautour

Hytools NZ

“Had a good training session with our GoFi8ure trainer. He knew his stuff. I am not meant to be doing the accounts and was worried about it but he made me feel more at ease”

Anonymous

“The training we got was really great. Really good that the trainer came to us. Learnt a lot, infact my staff are bringing me things I don’t understand so I now need training!”

Calvin

“My training‬ session with Lisa last week was really great. The session was really informative. I learnt so many things, and the way Lisa taught me, it really showed her knowledge and wisdom around accounting and ‪Xero‬ . I found it very beneficial and was pleased to get it so quickly. Please thank Lisa for me”

Avinash

“My Xerotraining session was really fantastic. Jamie is such a good trainer. You know how sometimes people are just naturally good trainers, well he is one of them. He made Xero so easy to understand and use. He walked me through everything and just made me feel so comfortable. Really, really great training session.”

Leigh

“Our trainer was great, she helped me get all set up and sat down with me and showed me how to use Xero . Looking forward to a new cloud based accounting software”

Joanne

“Our trainer was patient and went out of his way to make sure we understood Xero.”

“My training was really great, I am really enjoying Xero”

Quotes from our client’s employees

“Jamie based in Wellington was a great trainer, he very much tailored the sessions to my speed. Excellent trainer and I am enjoying the reduction in my account time now that I am using Xero. Many thanks.”

KaniKani Kids

“I have been using Xero for about 6 years now and have managed to muddle my way through most things. I just felt like I needed a bit of formal training – polishing if you will. Julie was amazing. I came away from the Xero Hero session confident that I had learned many new skills, armed with lots of great tips and ideas plus the know how to stay on track with Xero training and changes going forward. The whole experience with GoFi8ure from first contact to actual training has been very easy and very professional. Thanks ladies – from a much happier Xero user!

Andrea

“Training went well thanks, we got a lot out of it. The training was very practical and useful. It was a good way to start our Xero journey”

Mark

“GoFi8ure know their stuff. If you need to talk to a Xero expert or a bookkeeping expert then see GoFi8ure. Professional, qualified and certified – all there ready to help you whenever you need it. A+++”

Geena Collins

“I have been using GoFi8ure to help me with my accounts and Xero ledger for years. I wouldn’t go any where else. If you want someone who knows what they are talking about, offers great advice and expertise then GoFi8ure are your go-to bookkeepers and trainers. I love reading their articles and tips online – if you ever have a moment, check them out. There are lots of great pieces out there. Top company in my book ;-)”

Lisa Carruthers

“After only been shown parts of how Xero package worked I was very impressed once the trainer showed all the facilities and how the help and video assisted you with finding things.”

Allison

“The training went very well thank you. My staff member came back full of enthusiasm and found that the training helped abate any concerns she had with processing to date. I knew the training would clarify the processes and give her the boost required.”

Anonymous

“The training was great. Jamie was really knowledgeable and speedily helped me to reconcile the last 6 months and submit my GST return via Xero. It’s a great tool to use.”

Clare

“The Xero training session we had with Lisa was awesome. Really, really awesome. I learnt so much. There were things in Xero that I hadn’t thought about or even known about and she showed us how to use it and the reason for it. Lisa’s teaching style is really good, she explained everything well. Really pleased that we did the training session, I now have a whole bunch of stuff to do”

Jade Burger, The Gap

“The training totally met my needs – the trainer was brilliant and explained everything clearly and I felt totally comfortable with him immediately. He understood the needs of an Incorporated Society and explained how it worked in the Xero system.”

Paula

“Our training with Jamie was great – pitched perfectly for me as a non-accountant, and good for Leigh who is new to Xero. I know she’s looking forward to her training tomorrow.”

Mary, Cancer Society

“Awesome experience – had such a great Xero training with Lisa. Lots of useful information shared. I now feel confident as I work my way through Xero and my personal accounting.”

Michelle Lilies

“We are so pleased we used GoFi8ure to help us with our Xero account. Even though we were delayed in coming down for our training session, it was well worth it. Lisa, our trainer, really helped us with our Xero account. She worked with us at our level, made it easier to understand and learn and we got a lot out of it. That is why we came to GoFi8ure, because of all the good feedback we had heard. Very, very worth while. A big thank you to Lisa for her help and support”

Lee

“It was invaluable – the trainer worked at my pace with my own Xero account and was really helpful. Very impressed with the training and the trainer.”

Margaret Speirs

Wellington Women’s Boarding House

“Yay! Thank you GoFi8ure for de-mystifying my accounting and making it not scary at all… not even that expensive either. Thanks Jamie, Gabby and the team. Highly recommend 🙂 “

Jacqui Fisher

Revitalise Me

“I found GoFi8ure’s training course very helpful. Steve explained how to use Xero step by step. He taught me how to use the Fixed Assets Register and what to do with the bank feeds, which is completely new to me. Thanks again for Steve an excellent Xero training session.”

Mariana Li

Greenpark Products Limited

“Great training from the GoFi8ure team on Xero for my business. Great day learning on how to use Xero effectively. Must have been good look at the cheesy smile! Would recommend to all those in a small business.”

Dan Bailey

Loan Market Capital & Coast

“The training course was good and really tailored to what I wanted to know which was how to do everything I do now on MYOB on Xero. Steve answered all my questions.”

Esther Fidgeon

“The session was tailored to my needs which meant I could concentrate on the areas where I needed help most. I would use GoFi8ure again.”

Jules Hurst

Northland Rugby Referees Association

“I really enjoyed the training and found it to be extremely useful. I like working with Jamie too … he is awesome. Very smart and very down to earth – my type of accountant!! :)”

Jaleh Edwardson

Windy City Consulting Limited

“Being new to Xero, I booked a short training session with Steve. He targeted our time perfectly and subsequently came on site for two days where we worked collaboratively on the set up for a new programme of work. It was a great experience and it’s reassuring to know that GoFi8ure is there whenever we need some extra help and support.”

Madeleine Waters

Education Payroll Limited

“Just a quick note to say thank you for kick starting my Xero journey yesterday. I know it is a powerful tool if used in the right way and your insights yesterday were indeed welcome. I especially liked your informal practical approach which got us contributing and exploring how we could also use Xero beyond what we do today. I will encourage that thinking going forward and indeed will call on you to come into our office and get a feel of what we do, with what and how. I believe there are better ways of doing things.”

Glenn Coutts

Alert Taxis Limited

“I had an excellent training session on XERO with GoFi8ure. It was really helpful and I would even consider doing it annually to brush up on my skills and new features on XERO.”

Suzelle Coetsee

“The training provided by GoFi8ure in terms of XERO Hero was a great experience and the personal interaction and online live session was amazing. Thank You to the GoFi8ure Team.”

Aaron Dsouza

“My Xero training session was great, it went really well. I needed guidance and assistance with doing a Tier 3 report in Xero and You answered all my questions. He was great, very informative and taught me exactly what I needed to get things completed. Very good training experience.”

Hema Dullabh

“Thank you! The Xero training went very well. You Zhou was very thorough, informative and friendly. The rest of the team at the Upper Hutt office are fantastic as well!”

Dee Sowter

Suite Thinking Limited

“GoFi8ure demystified Xero payroll and our other accounting bits and pieces. Now we are fully up to speed – Thanks GoFi8ure!”

Jeena Murphy

Working Wise Limited

“I recently attended a one on one Xero training session with Sue from GoFi8ure. I was contacted prior to my appointment and given a course overview. I was also asked if there was anything I wanted specifically to focus on. During the training session I was very impressed with Sue’s manner and her delivery. Sue ensured I was following and understood every aspect of the training, she also took note of my confused looks and took the time to elaborate where required! If you are considering Xero training, whatever you level of experience, I would 100% recommend GoFi8ure!”

Lisa Whitham

Virtus Training Group Limited

“Caught up with GoFi8ure for some Xero training and streamlining of my invoice system and it was brilliant, easy to understand its going to save me so much time. Also alwasy grateful for the help I get from the team at GoFi8ure when I just have random questions about numbers/tax. Thanks so much to the team at GoFi8ure.”

Belinda Walshe

“I went to GoFi8ure for a Xero refresher course thinking after many years of using Xero there wouldn’t be too much to learn. How wrong I was and I really enjoyed GoFi8ure’s one on one approach along with their expertise. Thank you.”

Amanda Wilkins

Cancer Society

“I feel way more confident with Xero now after my training session with Gemma. I am meeting with our Accountant this week to go over what I have learnt and how to put the information in so it works for both of us. Thanks for the help!”.

Toni Strahan

“I just wanted to let you know that the session with Gemma last week was awesome! She worked through all the issues with the accounts and gave me some great tips for monthly checks and reporting. For the first time in years the accounts are correct and I’m confident in what I need to do going forward.”